Acts 7:31

Acts 7:31 Meaning and Explanation

When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him,

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Moses marveled at the sight, and as he drew near to look, the voice of the Lord came to him.

What Does Acts 7:31 Mean?

Wonder drew him in. The strange sight was the doorway; the voice was the destination.

God still uses wonder this way: what catches the eye is meant to carry us to the word. Moses turned aside to see, and because he drew near, he heard (Exodus 3:4). Those who pause and approach are the ones to whom the voice comes.

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What does Acts 7:31 mean?

Moses marveled at the sight, and as he drew near to look, the voice of the Lord came to him.

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